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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 22, 2005
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Atkins, Tom Kelly, Ann Murphy, Glenn Stolar, and Steve
Scharfenberg. Kevin Dillon arrived during discussion of the 2006 picnic reservation fees.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jack Spizale
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Murphy moved, Kelly seconded to approve the agenda amended
to include review of the enclosed development memos, Surface Water Management Task Force
update and Eden Prairie referendum. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman reminded the commission of the Tree
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Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 3, 5:00 at City Center Park, and Breakfast with
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Santa on Sunday, December 4 at the Rec Center. Chairman Stolar talked about the Chanhassen
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Rotary’s campout on Saturday, December 3 in the front lawn of the rec center to raise money
for earthquake victims in Pakistan and money for energy assistance for the CAP program.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Murphy moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
October 25, 2005 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 5 to 0.
2006 PICNIC RESERVATION FEES.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item.
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend that the City Council approve the 2006 group picnic reservation fees to remain
at the same level as 2005. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 6 to 0.
2005 PARK AND TRAIL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT.
Todd
Hoffman presented a report on the status of capital improvement projects for 2005.
Commissioner Atkins asked about furniture in front of Old Village Hall. Commissioner Kelly
asked for an update on why the poured in place surfacing did not get done at Lake Susan Park.
Chairman Stolar asked about trail installations done in 2005. Commissioner Murphy asked for
an update on the money budgeted for the off leash dog area. No action was taken on this item.
Park and Rec Summary – November 22, 2005
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2005 HALLOWEEN PARTY EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the update on the
2005 Halloween Party. Commissioner Murphy noted a concern with the wording on the city’s
web site about pre-registration for the event.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
RESIGNATION OF COREY HOEN, RECREATION SUPERVISOR.
Jerry Ruegemer
informed the commission of the resignation of Corey Hoen and provided an update on the hiring
process for his replacement.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Chairman Stolar provided an update
on the Surface Water Management Task Force meetings. Todd Hoffman talked about the
planning for the Highway 41 river crossing and it’s affects on the seminary fen area. The
commission asked to take a field trip in the spring to visit the fen.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Chairman Stolar gave an update on the
results of the Eden Prairie park and rec referendums.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET:
Todd Hoffman reviewed developments that will be coming in
for park and rec review in the coming months.
The commission recessed to review the TH 212/312 and TH 101 south gap project trail designs.
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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